Suppository: meaning, definitions and examples

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suppository

 

[ sษ™หˆpษ’zษชtษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical use

A suppository is a small, solid medical dosage form that is intended to be inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra. It is designed to melt at body temperature to deliver medication directly into the bloodstream or the affected area. Suppositories can be used for various purposes, including the treatment of constipation, nausea, and pain relief. They are often a preferred method of administration when oral intake is not possible or effective.

Synonyms

candle, insert, plug

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed a suppository for my severe constipation.
  • She used a suppository to relieve her nausea quickly.
  • Suppositories can provide a more direct effect than oral medications.

Translations

Translations of the word "suppository" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น supositรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคชเฅ‹เคœเคฟเคŸเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zรคpfchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ supositoria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟะพะทะธั‚ะพั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czopki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบง่–ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท suppositoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ supositorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท suppozituar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ขŒ์•ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุงู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suppositorium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ suppozitรณrium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ “ๅ‰‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ supozitorij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญflur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฟะฟะพะทะธั‚ะพั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒžแƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suppozitoriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ supositorio

Etymology

The term 'suppository' has its roots in Latin, originating from the word 'supponere', which means 'to put under'. This word is a combination of 'sub-', meaning 'under', and 'ponere', meaning 'to place'. Its use in the medical field dates back to ancient times, when various cultures utilized similar forms for medicinal purposes. First recorded in the early 17th century, the concept of introducing substances into the body via the rectal or vaginal route became more common as medicine advanced. Over time, the formulation of suppositories evolved, with the introduction of various bases, such as cocoa butter and glycerin, to improve their effectiveness and ease of use. Today, suppositories have become an integral part of pharmacotherapy, catering to diverse medical needs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,233 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.